18-th Century Flute Concerti

Released under the Brilliant Classics label, this compilation serves as a comprehensive survey of 18th-century flute concerti, featuring performances by Jed Wentz and the period-instrument ensemble Musica Ad Rhenum. The collection highlights the transition from the late Baroque to the early Classical style, presenting works by composers such as Vivaldi, Albinoni, and Quantz. By utilizing historical performance practices, the ensemble seeks to capture the intimate, nimble textures intended for the transverse flute during this era.

The recording is part of the broader Brilliant Classics mission to provide accessible, high-quality interpretations of the classical canon, often bundling works into thematic sets to offer listeners a deep dive into specific instrumental repertoires. Jed Wentz is a noted scholar and flautist whose approach is characterized by a commitment to the aesthetic treatises of the time. The collection has been generally recognized by listeners for its clarity of sound and its ability to showcase the distinct stylistic evolution of the concerto form throughout the 1700s.